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Scientists Create Working Invisibility Cloak

A team led by scientists at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering has demonstrated the first working "invisibility cloak." The cloak deflects microwave beams so they flow around a "hidden"...

23 Oct 2006

New Method for Determining Behavior of Electrons in Atoms and Molecules

University of Chicago chemist David Mazziotti has developed a new method for determining the behavior of electrons in atoms and molecules, a key ingredient in predicting chemical properties and reactions. He presented th...

17 Oct 2006

Scientists Polarize Particles into Intricate Shapes and Unique Structures

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have created polarized, spherical particles that spontaneously self-assemble into clusters with specific shapes and distributions of electric charge. The pola...

17 Oct 2006

RUSAL, SUAL, Glencore Merger Will Result in the Worlds Largest Aluminium and Alumina Producer

RUSAL, the world’s third largest aluminium producer, SUAL Group, one of the world’s top ten aluminium producers, and Glencore International AG, the Swiss natural resources group announce today that they have ...

10 Oct 2006

Sandvik Completes Acquisition of Chilean Implementos Mineros

Sandvik announced on 18 September an agreement with Implementos Mineros SA (Implemin), Chile, covering the acquisition of the company and its operations. The acquisition is now completed and Implemin will be consolida...

3 Oct 2006

Weizmann Institute of Science Launches Ambitious Initiative into Alternative, Sustainable Energy Resources

An ambitious multidisciplinary research initiative into alternative, sustainable energy resources is being launched by the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel. Its goal is to significantly advance the search...

3 Oct 2006

Voting Commences for World's Greatest Moments in Materials

Voting for the world’s greatest moments in materials science and engineering history has begun via an online survey at http://www.materialmoments.org/survey.html, developed by JOM, the journal of The Minerals, Meta...

28 Sep 2006

Akzo Nobel Build One of The Largest Monochloracetic Acid Plants in the World

When Akzo Nobel officially opens its two new chemicals plants in Delfzijl today it will mark the completion of the company’s biggest ever chemicals investment in the Netherlands. The construction of the chlorine...

27 Sep 2006

Inco Board Recommends Shareholders Accept Offer from CVRD

Inco Limited today announced that its Board of Directors has recommended that Inco shareholders tender their shares to the offer made by Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (“CVRD”) to purchase all of the outstanding ...

26 Sep 2006

Intel and UCSB Develop Electrically Powered Hybrid Silicon Laser

Researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) and Intel Corporation have built the world's first electrically powered Hybrid Silicon Laser using standard silicon manufacturing processes. This br...

20 Sep 2006

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Mining News

Scientists Create Working Invisibility Cloak

New Method for Determining Behavior of Electrons in Atoms and Molecules

Scientists Polarize Particles into Intricate Shapes and Unique Structures

RUSAL, SUAL, Glencore Merger Will Result in the Worlds Largest Aluminium and Alumina Producer

Sandvik Completes Acquisition of Chilean Implementos Mineros

Weizmann Institute of Science Launches Ambitious Initiative into Alternative, Sustainable Energy Resources

Voting Commences for World's Greatest Moments in Materials

Akzo Nobel Build One of The Largest Monochloracetic Acid Plants in the World

Inco Board Recommends Shareholders Accept Offer from CVRD

Intel and UCSB Develop Electrically Powered Hybrid Silicon Laser

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Torque Testing Explained

Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Mining News

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

1Excelitas Technologies Announces Consolidation Plans to Strengthen Noblelight Operations in Germany

2Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

3Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

4New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

5A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

6The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

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